Members to declare any interests and
dispensations in respect of any item of business to be considered
at this meeting.

Minutes:

Councillor Mark Williams declared a
non-pecuniary interest in item 11: Aylesbury Regeneration Programme
Delivery as a trustee of Creation Trust. This report does not deal
with funding arrangements for the Trust and the non-pecuniary
interest is declared for transparency purposes.

To receive any questions from members of the
public which have been submitted in advance of the meeting in
accordance with the cabinet procedure rules. The deadline for the
receipt of public questions is midnight Wednesday 3 May 2017.

Minutes:

1.Public
Question from Beverley Robinson

Aylesbury item
11

Paragraph 35 - Notting
Hill Housing Trust (NHHT's) commits to assist the rehousing of
tenants, and tenants are referred to in paragraph 36:

Why is there no mention of
leaseholders in these paragraphs?

Response

The paragraph notes the renewed
commitments set out within the Delivery Agreement with Notting Hill
Housing Trust (NHHT) in relation to delivery dates, rehousing of
tenants and other performance indicators. See Appendix 2 of the report.

The pre-existing commitments
within the principal Development Partnership Agreement regarding
the provision of shared equity homes for leasehold residents
continue to apply. They are not
repeated within the Delivery Agreement.

2.Public
Question from Toby Eckersley

Noting the likely strain on the
council's finances (report: paragraphs 37, 38 and 47) and the
council's refurbishment scheme for the high-rise Maydew House
(adding five more storeys), why is there not a review of the
refurbishment case for all or part of the remaining buildings on
the Aylesbury?

Response

The council has previously
considered options for the refurbishment of the estate but found
them to be unviable or unfeasible and took the decision to
redevelop the estate.

The council has an existing
contractual agreement with a development partner for the
redevelopment of the estate. Planning
consent for the demolition and redevelopment of the estate has been
granted and this position was tested at public inquiry and the
planning inspector and secretary of state accepted this
position.

The demolition of vacant
buildings within the estate has now commenced, in accordance with
the report to cabinet of September 2016. The resource implications referenced in this
report refer to that previous cabinet decision in relation to the
cost of demolition of existing blocks.
The report notes that there are no additional resource implications
resulting from this report.

Supplemental
question

Toby Eckersley asked a supplemental question
relating to ‘previous consideration’ and suggested
would it be sensible to give it some reconsideration as the
decision was taken by the 2005 meeting of the executive.

3.PublicQuestion from Eltayeb
Hassan

Why wasn't I told that the council will only accept
applications for assistance in rehousing from homeowners who
purchased their property on or before the 27 of September 2005? And
why should we be excluded now since we never knew about this
decision until 26 of January 2015?

Response

The
council’s rehousing policy for the Aylesbury regeneration was
agreed by council executive in September 2006, and reaffirmed by
cabinet in December 2010. This set that
rehousing assistance through the council should be provided to
leaseholders who met the following criteria:

·Had acquired their property either by Right to Buy or on
open market prior to 27 September 2005

·Had submitted an application to commence the process of the
Right to Buy prior to 27 September 2005

·And that the leaseholder must be in actual
occupation of the property for at least 1 year prior to the
acquisition of the property.

The deputation report had not been circulated
five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to
accept as urgent as the requests were received in line with the
constitutional deadline for the receipt of deputation requests.

RESOLVED:

That the deputation requests be
received.

Rotherhithe Area
Housing Forum

The deputation spokesperson for Rotherhithe
Area Housing Forum addressed the cabinet regarding the
following:

·
Expressed thanks for taking the Mayflower Tenants Hall off the list
and the need to start the refurbishment of the hall straight
away

·
Requested that it be made clear that the Canada Estate Tenants Hall
is now off the list

·
Albion Primary School playground housing; concern about the
playground

·
Civic Centre Albion Street; feels it can provide more housing

·TissingtonSilverlock estate underground garages request to be
taken off the list.

Councillor Mark Williams expressed the
challenges for the council and the need to look at all land
confirming:

·
That the Canada Estate Tenants Hall was not on the list

·
That there were no plans to open a walking route through the Canada
Estate

Councillor Victoria Mills responded on the
Albion Primary school playground; it
was felt that this would not result in a loss of play space, with
the support of the school and governors.

Councillor Stephanie Cryan confirmed that a
full survey of the Mayflower Tenants hall was already underway to
address work required.

Traders from
Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre

The deputation spokesperson for traders from
the Elephant and Castle shopping centre addressed the cabinet
regarding support for the traders and businesses during the
redevelopment of the shopping centre. The full content of this
deputation made to cabinet is attached as Appendix 1 to these
minutes.

The deputation raised a number of points
relating to property valuations, the date of building on the first
development site, improvements paid for by leaseholders and
demolition and rebuild costs. Issue relating to refurbishment costs
were also raised.

Councillor Mark Williams explained that offers
were made on the basis of the market value. If dissatisfied
leaseholders can appoint a valuer or
refer case to Lands Tribunal (which has happened in some
cases).

The petition spokespeople addressed the
meeting and outlined the successes of the tennis programme, with
particular regard to juniors and the assistance provided in respect
of coaching qualifications. It was confirmed that the petition had
increased to 770 signatures and echoed concerns that the contract
process might have on tennis. The petition spokesperson
also requested a coherent long term
vision.

Councillor Ian Wingfield accepted the petition
and expressed his appreciation of the work and success of the
programme. He confirmed the significant investment that has been
made in tennis which will continue, and of plans for an overall strategy. In respect of
contract issues, the council is happy
to work to provide any assistance to
groups with regard submission of bids and the contract process.

9.

Gaining Independence: Transforming Support and Housing for Southwark Looked After Children/Care Leavers and Young People at risk of Homelessness aged over 16 Years

1.That the findings
of the young people aged 16+ support and housing project as set out
in full in Appendix 1 of the report be accepted.

2.That the following
recommendations be approved:

(i)to establish a joint leadership across the council for
delivering the 16+ support and housing pathway, with a common
purpose across care, health, housing and support.

(ii)tosupport young people wherever it is safe and in their best
interests, to stay living at home with their family or foster
carers.

(iii)toestablish asingle“front door” into 16+ support and housing
pathway for all looked after children/care leavers and young people
at risk of homelessness, underpinned by a unified approach across
children’s social care and housing.

(iv)to establishnew Southwark Young People’s 16+ Support and
Resettlement Services with a small number of providers which will
deliver support directly to young people that robustly prepares
them for independent living. Some of these services will be located
in Southwark with other services located within a reasonable travel
distance of the borough.

(v)to establish a whole systemapproachto support young people to move on from services. This
approach will be underpinned by a principle of helping young people
to make their own choices around their housing needs.

(vi)to ensureyoungpeople can live independently in the community following
preparatory support and training, so that young people do not
experience a “cliff-edge” when leaving different
support and housing schemes.

3.That the strategic director of
children’s and adults’ services and the strategic
director of housing and modernisation be instructed to undertake
work to deliver these changes.

4.That it be notedthat these changes may avoid costs
that would be borne by the council of up to £2.5m over
the coming two years.

Decisions of the Leader of the Council

5.That authority be delegated to the cabinet member
for children and schools, in consultation with the deputy leader
and cabinet member for housing to approve procurement decisions for
the new Southwark Young People’s 16+ support and resettlement
services, including any award of contracts.

1.That the findings of the equalities analysis that was
undertaken to inform the councilof the
equality implications of the shopping centre redevelopment
projectand to
fulfil the council’s Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in
relation to any future decision to consider exercising CPO
powers at the site be noted.

2.That a database of vacant premises will be established and
maintained by the developer be noted.

3.That the developer be required to implement a package of
measures to support relocation and mitigate the impact of the
closure of the shopping centre on local
traders and residents, details of which are set out in paragraphs
33 to 49 of the report.

4.That a progress report be received in the next six months,
which will have regard to the points raised by the deputation by
the Elephant and Castle traders, as set out in Appendix 1 to the
minutes.

To note the significant progress made since
September 2016 and variations
to the detail of the developments. To agree to consult
affected residents about bringing forward the start of the
rehousing programme for phase 3 and the basis of the new delivery
agreement.

1.That a series of actions as set out in the substantive
report be approved namely to:

a)Note significant progress made
since September 2016 in taking forward the regeneration of the
estate.

b)Note that the variations to the
detail of the developments on the First Development Site and Plot
18 which are subject to a revised planning application.

c)Consult affected residents
about bringing forward the start of rehousing programme for Phase 3
and to bring the decision on whether to start the rehousing of this
phase to a future cabinet meeting.

d)Note the increases in the jobs
and apprenticeships targets.

e)Agree the basis of the new Delivery Agreement with
Notting Hill Housing Trust.

2.That in the light of the recent Secretary of State
decision on the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the First
Development Site, it is further agreed that a report be presented
to cabinet at the earliest opportunity setting out the process for
pursuing an updated CPO for the First Development Site.

1.That it be confirmed that the land shown hatched on
the plan at Appendix A of the report that is currently held for
housing purposes is no longer required for those purposes and the
appropriation of the land to planning purposes to facilitate the
carrying out of the development proposals for the area in
accordance with section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 be
approved.

2.That it be confirmed that following completion of
the appropriation at paragraph 1 the land shown hatched on the plan
at Appendix A of the report will no longer be required for planning
purposes and the appropriation of the land to housing purposes in
accordance with section 9 of the Housing Act 1985 and section
122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

13.

Proposed Acquisition of Freehold Interest in Land in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area

To note the progress on the new
building programme, the current list of approved schemes and the
review of the charter of principles. To approve the pilot work to
provide a Community Land Trust in Southwark, subject to agreeing
funding with the Greater London Authority.

1.
That the progress at 31 March 2017 on the new build programme and
the interim target to deliver 1500 homes by the end of 2018 be
noted.

2.
That the current list of approved schemes as outlined in Appendix
1a of the report and the schemes noted in paragraphs 24 and 44 that
have been removed from the programme be noted.

3.
That the review of the Charter of Principles and any
recommendations for change on how the principles are applied, are
being taken to the cabinet member for housing as an individual
decision making (IDM) report in May 2017 be noted.

4.That the pilot work to provide a Community Land Trust in
Southwark subject to agreeing funding with the Greater London
Authority be approved.

1.That the procurement strategyoutlined in the report to undertake an EU
procurement for the leasehold and ancillary properties
buildings insurance contract for a period of three years
commencing 1 April 2018, with an option to
extendfor two
twelve month extensions, making a total estimated contract value of
up to £18m be approved. The estimated total contract value is
up to £3.6m per annum (including insurance premium tax at
12%). This takes into account current variables of insurance
premium tax.

Decision
of the Leader of the Council

2.That authority be delegated to the deputy leader and
cabinet member for housing to award the contract for the reasons
set out in paragraph 12 of the report.

1.
That the procurement strategy outlined in the report to deliver the
council’s managed services for temporary staff via the
Yorkshire Purchasing Group (YPO) framework (Lot 1 – managed
services for contingent labour) for a period of three years with
the potential to extend up to a further 1 year for a total
estimated contract value of £75m from 1 April 2018 be
approved. The estimated annual cost per year is detailed in
paragraph 58 of the report.

Decision of the
Leader of the Council

2.
That authority to agree the Gateway 2 contract award be delegated
to the cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance in
order to allow the procurement timeline set out in the report to be
met without delay due to the current schedule of cabinet
meetings.

That the motion referred from council assembly
as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below, be agreed.

1.Council assembly
recognises and celebrates the
significant contribution that older people in Southwark make to the
life of our borough, whether it is at work, as carers or in the voluntary sector. Based on
estimates produced by the Royal Voluntary Service, the contribution
that over-65s in Southwark make to the borough as carers and volunteers alone is worth over £9
million every year.

2.Council assembly notes
the administration’s commitment to supporting older people in
the borough to live healthy, active, independent and fulfilling
lives, in their own homes and communities, for as long as
possible.

3.Council assembly
welcomes Southwark’s
accreditation from the World Health Organisation as the first Age Friendly Borough in
London and the work that has been done to deliver the Age Friendly
vision, including:

·Implementing the
Southwark Ethical Care Charter

·Building new council
homes specifically designed for older people

·Introducing free
swimming and gym use to help older people keep fit and
well

·Being recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society as a
Dementia Friendly Borough and forming the new Southwark Dementia
Action Alliance

·Supporting older
people to be digitally included with free 'silver surfer' IT
sessions in our libraries

·Providing targeted
employment support for anyone over 50 facing barriers to getting
jobs

·Developing plans for
the new centre of excellence for older
people that will open in late 2018.

4.Council assembly
recognises the importance of caring for
vulnerable older people in our community and welcomes the work that
the council has done including:

·Implementing our
Ethical Care Charter for all home care contracts, supporting older
people to stay in their own homes by offering quality care at
home

·Providing good quality
re-ablement support to help more
vulnerable people stay in their homes and reduce hospital
re-admissions. Despite the massive cuts faced by the council,
Southwark has maintained significantly better hospital discharge
performance than the London average

·Building new extra
care housing, such as Tayo Situ House,
and working with others, such as the development at Southwark Park
Road by the United St Saviour’s
Charity, to help older people to maintain their independence in
supported accommodation.

5.Council assembly
recognises that the commitment to being
an Age Friendly Borough spans all council services and welcomes the
participation of residents in community conversations on ageing
well in Southwark, which have helped to develop priorities and
areas for further improvement, including:

·Improving transport,
open spaces and the public realm

·Tackling
isolation

·Improving
communication and information for older people

·Working to break down
generational barriers

·Developing skills and
employment and volunteering opportunities

·Helping people to stay
healthy and active

·Addressing housing
needs

·Ensuring better
customer service for older people.

6.Council assembly calls
on the cabinet to continue working with residents and community and
voluntary groups to further improve quality of life for people in
Southwark, regardless of their age.

That the press and public be excluded
from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds
that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as
defined in category 3 of paragraph 10.4 of the access to
information procedure rules of the Southwark Constitution.

The following is a summary of the decisions
taken in the closed part of the meeting.